The fan-translation group Committee of Zero, renowned for their work in the Science Adventure series, including translation and content restoration, recently announced three special gifts on Twitter in celebration of Steins;Gate‘s 15th anniversary.
Adding to the festivities, MAGES is running a massive sale on Science Adventure titles across the eShop and Steam. This presents a great opportunity for fans to pick up the games at a discount, with Committee of Zero’s patches fully compatible with the Steam versions.
The Three Gifts from Committee of Zero
Committee of Zero has announced three special gifts for the Steins;Gate anniversary. Here’s what they have in store:
1. STEINS;GATE ELITE Improvement Patch
“Happy Birthday, #SteinsGate! As our gift to it and you, we bring you 3 gifts! First, introducing our newest patch: the STEINS;GATE ELITE Improvement Patch! Featuring script fixes, restoration of many unjustly cut lines, & more! Find it here.”
Key Features:
- Script fixes:
- A full proofreading pass of the game has been completed, fixing slight grammatical issues, minor typos, and wording inconsistencies.
- Extensive corrections to text formatting and a handful of translation fixes.
- Display fixes in Suzuha’s route.
- Karaoke Subtitles:
- Adds styled karaoke subtitles to openings and endings, enhancing the overall presentation.
2. STEINS;GATE: Linear Bounded Phenogram Improvement Patch
“Next up, we have the #SteinsGate: Linear Bounded Phenogram Improvement Patch! Featuring translation fixes, technical improvements pulled straight from the OG, & ~100 newly edited CGs & videos, you may now open the Gate of #Phenogram. Find it here.”
Script Fixes:
- A full translation check of the game has been completed, fixing mistranslations, grammatical issues, minor typos, and wording inconsistencies.
- Extensive corrections to text formatting.
Better Typography:
- Adds word wrapping to phone text and displays story text in a nicer font.
High-Quality FMV Music:
- For openings and endings, plays high-quality BGM tracks instead of the included low-quality audio tracks.
Karaoke Subtitles:
- Adds styled karaoke subtitles to openings and endings, enhancing the overall presentation.
3. Progress Update on CHAOS;HEAD and CHAOS;CHILD Translation Projects
“And last but not least, we have for you our latest progress update! We’re giving you the latest on both our CHAOS;HEAD and CHAOS;CHILD #LoveChuChu translation projects, so you won’t want to miss it! And once again, happy birthday, #SteinsGate!”Find it here
CHAOS;HEAD Love Chu?Chu!:
- The project is nearing completion, with the first pass of translation close to 100%.
- Translation checking is partially underway. However, the editing process is delayed due to the editor’s busy schedule.
CHAOS;CHILD Love Chu?Chu!:
- The project is fully edited, with remaining tasks focused on proofreading and testing.
- Significant progress has been made, including full implementation of the game’s script and mechanics.
- Image work is ongoing, with a focus on quality and finishing touches.
Looking Ahead:
- The team is optimistic about a potential release in 2025 but urges patience.
- STEINS;GATE: My Darling’s Embrace:
- Translation checking is in progress, while other assets requiring modification have been inventoried and are getting ready for editing.
Contribution Opportunity:
- The LCC ports are open-source. Those skilled in reimplementing the MAGES engine can contribute here.
MAGES Anniversary Sale
To celebrate Steins;Gate‘s 15th anniversary, MAGES is hosting a massive sale on both the Nintendo eShop and Steam. Many titles in the Science Adventure series are heavily discounted, including Steins;Gate, Chaos;Head, and other related games. This sale is the perfect opportunity to pick up the games and apply the new patches provided by Committee of Zero for an enhanced experience.
The patches released by Committee of Zero are compatible with the Steam versions, ensuring that fans can enjoy these improvements with the discounted games.
New to Science Adventure?
If you’re new to the series, you might wonder where to start. For a recommended play order and deeper insights into the franchise, check out Kiri Kiri Basara’s “What is SCIADV?” page. This guide provides a comprehensive introduction to the Science Adventure universe and the best order to experience the games.
References
- Committee of Zero. “Happy Birthday, #SteinsGate! As our gift to it and you, we bring you 3 gifts! https://x.com/CommitteeOf0/status/1846280971743908089
- Committee of Zero. “Next up, we have the #SteinsGate: Linear Bounded Phenogram Improvement Patch! https://x.com/CommitteeOf0/status/1846281118149939508
- Committee of Zero. “And last but not least, we have for you our latest progress update! https://x.com/CommitteeOf0/status/1846281190699127004
- Kiri Kiri Basara. (2023, December 15). What is SciADV? https://www.kirikiribasara.com/what-is-sciadv/
